Comprehensive permit: Application requirements
a. A completed pre-application submission to the planning board for a comprehensive permit to construct a low- or moderate-income housing project shall be submitted to the administrative officer in an electronic format, and with 25 paper copies, of the following documents:
1. A short, written description of the project including the number of units and type of housing;
2. A density analysis;
3. A preliminary list of adjustments requested;
4. A location map;
5. And a conceptual site plan.
b. A completed preliminary plan application to the planning board for a comprehensive permit to construct a low or moderate income housing project shall be submitted to the administrative officer in an electronic format, and with 25 paper copies, of the following documents:
1. A letter signed by the authorized representative of the applicant, setting forth the specific sections and provisions of applicable local ordinances and regulations from which the applicant is seeking adjustments or relief.
2. A report addressing how the proposed project is consistent with local needs, including, but not limited to, needs identified in the affordable housing plan, the comprehensive plan, and with any local zoning and land use ordinances, requirements and regulations enacted to address affordable housing needs in town.
3. Written evidence of site control or ownership.
4. Written evidence of eligibility for a municipal, state or federal subsidy, including an application in such form as may be prescribed for a municipal government subsidy, or a letter of eligibility issued by the Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation, or in the case of projects primarily funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development or other state or federal agencies, an award letter indicating the subsidy, as well as a timetable for the expected availability of the funding.
5. Written evidence of incorporation and/or non-profit status of the applicant and operator of the facility, as applicable.
6. Proposed rental rates or sales prices to be charged for all housing units in the proposed development.
7. A financial pro-forma for the proposed development.
8. A proposed time table for the commencement of construction and completion of the project.
9. Site development plans as required for a master plan submission for a major land development or major subdivision plan under the provisions contained in the town land development and subdivision regulations (see master plan checklist contained in the subdivision regulations).
10. Scaled architectural drawings including floor plans of typical units, typical elevations and sections, identifying construction type and exterior finish materials, signed and certified in accordance with the state building code.
11. A tabulation of proposed buildings by type and size (number of bedrooms and floor area), building lot coverage (total footprint) and percentage of total parcel to be occupied by buildings and paved areas, as well as identification of permanent open space areas.
12. Signage plan, including any entrance signage, street name signs and private development signs, if applicable.
13. Lighting plan, including frequency, style and intensity of proposed street and parking lot lighting and exterior building lighting.
14. Those items included in the checklist for major land development and subdivision preliminary plan review application (see appendix B, Land Development and Subdivision Regulations, article VII, section 23-31), however, evidence of state or federal permits shall not be required until submission of the final plan application.
c. Notwithstanding the submission requirements set forth in this section, the planning board may request additional reasonable documentation throughout the preliminary plan public hearing, including opinions or statements from other local boards and officials, credible evidence of application for necessary federal and or state permits, or from outside experts.
d. A completed final plan application for a comprehensive permit to construct a low or moderate income housing project shall be submitted to the administrative officer in an electronic format, and with five paper copies if final plan review is to be conducted administratively, otherwise with 25 copies if to be reviewed by the planning board, of the following documents:
1. All required state and federal permits.
2. A draft monitoring agreement which identifies an approved entity that will monitor the long-term affordability of the low- and moderate-income units pursuant to G.L. § 45-53-3.2.
3. A sample land lease or deed restriction with affordability liens that will restrict use as low- and moderate-income housing in conformance with the guidelines of the agency providing the subsidy for the low- and moderate-income housing, but for a period of not less than 30 years.
4. Those items included in the checklist for major land development and subdivision preliminary plan review application (see appendix B, Land Development and Subdivision Regulations, article VII, section 23-34, Final plan review.
5. Arrangements for completion of the required public improvements, including construction schedule and/or financial guarantees.
6. Certification by the tax collector that all property taxes are current.
7. For phased projects, the final plan for phases following the first phase, shall be accompanied by copies of as-built drawings not previously submitted of all existing public improvements for prior phases.
e. The applicant shall also submit the filing fee at each stage of review as listed in the current fee schedule for the town as adopted by the town council. In addition to the filing fee, the applicant shall be responsible for all administrative costs incurred by the town, including legal advertisement and stenographic services. The applicant may also be assessed a project review fee to allow the town to offset the costs of professional and expert review of the proposed development, provided however, such fee shall not exceed the actual costs incurred by the town.
(Ord. of 11-30-23(3))